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Gulfstream G280 Charter

Gulfstream engineering in a super-midsize wrapper. 3,600 nm range, class-leading cabin altitude of 4,500 ft, and a 100 percent PlaneView cockpit. The definitive owner-flown Gulfstream.

RANGE
6,667 km
MAX PAX
10
TOP SPEED
482 kt
CABIN H.
1.91 m
Gulfstream G280 exterior

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Overview

The Gulfstream G280 at a glance

The G280 seats eight to ten with a full galley, forward and aft lavatories, and Gulfstream's signature large oval windows. Its 3,600 nm range covers New York to Paris eastbound and Los Angeles to Honolulu comfortably. Direct operating cost is competitive with the Challenger 3500 while offering the Gulfstream aftermarket support and residual value.
Specifications

Gulfstream G280 specifications & fast facts

Range
6,667 km
Passengers
10
Top speed
482 kt
Cabin height
1.91 m
Cabin width
2.18 m
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace
Years produced
2012-present
Engines
2 x Honeywell HTF7250G (7,624 lbf each)
Passengers (typical)
8
Passengers (max)
10
Crew
2 pilots; cabin attendant optional
Range (nm)
3,600 nm (6,667 km)
Cruise speed
482 kt (893 km/h)
Max Mach
M0.85
Max altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin length
7.87 m (25.83 ft)
Cabin volume
935 cu ft
Baggage
120 cu ft
Lavatories
1 (enclosed)
Galley
Forward galley, hot and cold service
Flight attendant
Optional
Wi-Fi
Optional Ka/Ku-band satellite or Gogo air-to-ground
Berths
4 sleeping berths
Runway required
4,750 ft
Cabin floorplan

Gulfstream G280 cabin layout

Cabin height 1.91 m · Width 2.18 m · Seats up to 10

Cabin floorplan of the Gulfstream G280
Scale cabin floorplan of the Gulfstream Aerospace G280.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Gulfstream G280

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$6,500 to 8,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$25.4M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$12.5 to 20M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
2 pilots; cabin attendant optional

Tallest cabin in the class at 6 ft 3 in, with 19 windows and a baggage hold reachable in flight up to 40,000 ft. The shortest balanced field length of the group makes it strong into Aspen and other restricted airports.

Compare

Gulfstream G280 vs. similar super-midsize jets

How the Gulfstream G280 stacks up against the other super-midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Bombardier Challenger 350 5,926 km 10 470 kt 1.85 × 2.19 m The market-leading super-mid. Widest cabin in class, flat floor, and fly-by-wire controls. The Challenger 3500 upgrade added a modernised cabin and wireless charging.
Cessna Citation Longitude 6,482 km 9 483 kt 1.83 × 1.96 m The newest super-mid on the market. Fastest cruise in class, autothrottle, and the quietest cabin. Slightly narrower than the Challenger.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,778 km 12 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The range king of the class: London to Dubai and Paris to New York non-stop. Full fly-by-wire, HUD, and a stand-out cabin design.
Bombardier Challenger 3500 6,296 km 10 470 kt 1.83 × 2.19 m The 2022 successor to the Challenger 350. Nuage seats, voice-controlled cabin, wireless charging. Same airframe, transformed interior.
Gulfstream G280 This model 6,667 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.13 m Gulfstream engineering in super-mid form. 4,500 ft cabin altitude at FL450 leads the class. Israeli airframe, Savannah completion.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS 7,408 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.34 m The widebody super-mid alternative. 2.34 m cabin width equals a Global 6000; short-field access equals a light jet.

Considering a different size? Browse the full super-midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Gulfstream G280 photos

Typical missions

Popular Gulfstream G280 routes

New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) 6h 55m
Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu 5h 15m
London (Farnborough) → Dubai 6h 40m
Miami → Sao Paulo 7h 30m
Questions

Gulfstream G280 FAQ

G280 vs Challenger 3500?
The G280 has 200 nm more range, lower cabin altitude, and a slightly narrower but taller cabin. The 3500 has a wider cabin and the newer Nuage seat. Both are transatlantic-capable eastbound.
Who makes the airframe?
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) at Ben Gurion; final completion at Gulfstream's Dallas facility.
Is it still in production?
Yes, the G280 remains in production alongside the G400, G500, G600, G700 and G800.
Runway performance?
About 1,470 m (4,825 ft) balanced field at MTOW. It operates comfortably at London City with restrictions and from Aspen, Van Nuys, Farnborough.
Cabin altitude?
4,500 ft at FL450, best-in-class for the super-midsize category.